Monthly Archives: August 2009

Girlawhirl fashion round up week of August 28, 2009

Posted on August 28, 2009 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl’s has a lot of friends on the internet! She’s found great sites that focus on all the things she loves: fashion, makeup, handbags, shoes and more. Here’s a round up of great features and articles from some of her … Continue reading →

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american fashion cookbook

Posted on August 28, 2009 by girlawhirl

What does Diane von Furstenberg serve on a Saturday night? Who would Isaac Mizrahi make his fabulous Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti for? And what does Michael Kors compare his grandmother’s recipe for pot roast to? Answer: a 10 ply cashmere sweater. … Continue reading →

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it girl essentials contest 2009

Posted on August 27, 2009 by girlawhirl

There are so many ways to define an “It Girl,” but the folks behind Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Lo are looking for a few great women who make a difference. Whatever the cause, the It Girl Essentials contest encourages women between the … Continue reading →

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vote on the new setting for the legendary hope diamond

Posted on August 26, 2009 by girlawhirl

It’s true that the big – 45.52 carat – blue diamond now called the Hope Diamond has a long and illustrious history: suspected to have been cut from a stone called the French Blue that was stolen from the French … Continue reading →

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Top shop and uniqlo in soho

Posted on August 25, 2009 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl’s NYC Super Pals often lament that Broadway, which acts as a border between SOHO and NOLITA, has become somewhat of a shopping mall. And while it’s true that there are many mall-based stores along the street, on a recent … Continue reading →

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abc dip

Posted on August 24, 2009 by girlawhirl

Definitely not part of her regular healthy diet, Girlawhirl’s new nutritional splurge is a dip she picks up ready-made at a local gourmet shop. It’s called ABC Dip, and it contains the unlikely, but incredibly tasty combination of almonds, bacon … Continue reading →

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my life in france by Julia child

Posted on August 21, 2009 by girlawhirl

Amid the hype surrounding the movie Julie and Julia, Julia Child’s original cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1 is sitting on top of the best seller lists of amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. And while many of Girlawhirl’s Super … Continue reading →

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Girlawhirl fashion round up week of August 21, 2009

Posted on August 21, 2009 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl’s has a lot of friends on the internet! She’s found great sites that focus on all the things she loves: fashion, makeup, handbags, shoes and more. Here’s a round up of great features and articles from some of her … Continue reading →

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attune bars

Posted on August 20, 2009 by girlawhirl

Already a fan of Attune Probiotic Chocolate Bars, Girlawhirl’s usually got a couple stashed in her fridge. She loves that they’re a 100 calorie treat that really does satisfy her urge for something chocolatey, but now, with new flavors like … Continue reading →

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New jean fits at the gap

Posted on August 19, 2009 by girlawhirl

“We started from scratch,” said Patrick Robinson, as he began to explain the complete overhaul of Gap’s jeans that resulted in the 1969 Premium Jeans Collection. Made from premium denim – the combination of fits, fabrics, colors, washes and treatments … Continue reading →

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